Sunday 23rd. September 3.30pm
Wainuiomata RSA
Burden Ave, Homedale
Wainuiomata

On Sunday 23rd September at the Wainuiomata RSA there will be two concerts. The first (the Youth Band Contest, plus a few guests) will start at 3.30pm and finish around 5.30pm. The second will start at 7pm and will feature New Zealand School of Music pianist and singer Kirsten MacKenzie. There will also be other top class acts performing at this concert.

The philosophy behind this inaugural Youth Band Contest at the Homedale Village Jazz Festival is to give young musicians a chance to play together and inspire each other.

Contest Rules:

The competition is open to secondary school jazz bands.

Band members must be attending a secondary school for at least 10 hours per week and must not be over 18 years of age.

A band can also contain 2 adult performers but there must be a ratio of at least 3 student performers to each adult performer. Adult performers cannot win individual awards. The minimum size for a band is 3 performers. The maximum size for a band is 23 performers (on stage at any one time).

Each band must perform 3 pieces. A band may choose to play less than 3 pieces if it desires ‘just to have a play’, but such a band won’t be eligible to win awards.

These 3 pieces may be in any jazz style (eg. Swing, Latin, Ballad, Jazz Rock, Fusion, New Orleans, Free Jazz). While the choice of pieces is left to each individual band, bands are reminded that a balanced performance should be aimed for and that the band’s performance should be in the ‘spirit of jazz’.

The judges’ decision is final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into.

Awards:

Any award (not including BEST BAND) may not be awarded at the discretion of the judges.

• BEST BAND (This is the premiere award and a trophy will be presented which is to be returned for next year’s contest. The winning band will also receive a certificate.)
• BEST JAZZ SOLO (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST DRUMMER (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST BASSIST (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST GUITARIST (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST KEYBOARD PLAYER/PIANIST (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST TRUMPET PLAYER (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST TROMBONE PLAYER (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST SAXOPHONE PLAYER (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST VOCALIST (The winner will receive a certificate.)
• BEST PLAYER OF ANOTHER INSTRUMENT (eg. BEST CLARINETIST or VIOLINIST) (The winner will receive a certificate.)

Stage setup:

The following items will be supplied (on stage):
drum kit, bass amp, guitar amp, PA with 2 microphones (& stands), however bands are welcome to use any of their own gear.

Bands will need to bring their own music stands.

While all care will be taken by the organisers to provide a safe environment, bands are reminded that they accept no responsibility for lost or stolen equipment.

Enquiries to:

Richard Prowse
Ph. (04) 564 4867
Email: rsprowse@ihug.co.nz

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